Cynthia Rothrock
Acting
Cynthia Rothrock (born March 8, 1957) is an American martial artist and actress in martial arts films. She holds black belt rankings in seven styles of martial arts and was a high-level competitor in martial arts before becoming an actress. In 2014, she was inducted into the International Sports Hall Of Fame. In 2016, Martial Arts History Museum bestowed Rothrock the official title of "The Queen Of Martial Arts." Rothrock was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and began training in martial arts at the age of 13. She quickly rose through the ranks, winning numerous championships in karate, kickboxing and taekwondo. In 1981, she was named World Champion in Forms and Weapons. In 1985, Rothrock made her film debut, alongside Michelle Yeoh, in the Hong Kong action film "Yes, Madam!" The film was a box office success and made Rothrock a star in Asia. She went on to star in several more Hong Kong films, including "Millionaires' Express" (1986), "Magic Crystal" (1986), "Righting Wrongs" (1986) and "Lady Reporter" (1989). Rothrock would return to the United States to further her acting career in many more martial arts films, including two "China O'Brien" movies in 1990, as well as "Lady Dragon" (1992), "Rage And Honor" (1992) and "Sworn To Justice" (1996). In 2024, Rothrock co-wrote, produced and starred in a crowd-funded martial arts western, entitled "Black Creek," for which there's also an accompanying graphic novel. Rothrock made history by becoming the inaugural woman to grace the cover of Karate Illustrated (August 1981)[20] and holds the distinction of being the first woman featured on the cover three times in the magazine's history. In March 2024, Black Belt Magazine named Rothrock in its list of "The Most Influential Women Martial Artists on the Planet." Along with teaching martial arts, Rothrock is also a successful businesswoman, with her own line of martial arts clothing and accessories.
Known for
Acting95
movieBlack Creek: Retribution
2027
Rose Jennings
movieЖертва на гнева
2026
Brenda Sands
movieDarkness of Man
2025
Nurse Leslie
movieBlack Creek
2024
Rose Jennings
movieLady Scorpions
2024
Alena Moore
movieAmerican Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Last Kumite
2024
Julie Jackson
movieFyre Rises
2024
Commander Bodie
movieTaken from Rio Bravo
2024
Margaret
movieNo Time To Think
2024
Rachel Adams
movieBuckle Up
2023
Lady X
movieRyan Carson
2022
Ally Watson
movieNew York Ninja
2021
Det. Janet Flores (voice)
movieCool Cat Kids Superhero
2018
Momma Cat
movieFury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece
2018
Counter Attendant
movieDeath Fighter
2017
Valerie
movieA Doggone Hollywood
2017
Mom in Car
movieCool Cat Saves the Kids
2015
Momma Cat
movieSci-Fighter
2004
Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
movieLost Bullet
2003
Cynthia
movieOutside the Law
2002
Julie Cosgrove
movieRedemption
2002
Erin Murphy
movieTiger Claws III
1999
Linda Masterson
movieThe Hostage
1998
Agent Rebecca Peters
movieDeep Cover
1997
FBI Special Agent Kate Mason
movieNight Vision
1997
Kristin O'Connor
movieAmerican Tigers
1996
Herself
movieTiger Claws II
1996
Linda Masterson
tvHercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
Enforcer II
moviePortrait in Red
1995
Laurel
movieGuardian Angel
1994
Cynthia McKay
movieLady Dragon 2
1993
Susan 'The Golden Angel' Morgan
movieRage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
1993
Kris Fairchild
movieIrresistible Force
1993
Charlotte Heller
movieUndefeatable
1993
Kristi Jones
movieAngel the Kickboxer
1993
Kristi Jones
tvEek! The Cat
1992
Cynthia Rothrock (voice)
movieHonor and Glory
1992
Tracey Pride
movieLady Dragon
1992
Kathy Galagher
movieRage and Honor
1992
Kris Fairchild
movieAngel Of Fury
1992
Nancy Bolan
movieMartial Law II: Undercover
1991
Billie Blake
movieTiger Claws
1991
Linda Masterson
movieMartial Law
1990
Billie Blake
moviePrince of the Sun
1990
Bencheuk
movieChina O'Brien II
1990
China O'Brien
movieChina O'Brien
1990
China O'Brien
movieCity Cops
1989
Inspector Cindy
movieThe Inspector Wears Skirts
1988
Madam Law
movieFight to Win
1987
Sensei Lauren
movieRighting Wrongs
1986
Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
movieMagic Crystal
1986
Cindy Morgan
movieMillionaires' Express
1986
Mountain Bandit
movieYes, Madam!
1985
Senior Inspector Carrie Morris
movieDefend Yourself!
1985
Herself
movie24 Hours to Midnight
1985
Devon Grady
movieAnadellia Rises
Priscilla Kasper
Production8
movieBlack Creek
2024
Producer
movieThe Martial Arts Kid
2015
Co-Producer
movieOutside the Law
2002
Executive Producer
movieSworn to Justice
1996
Associate Producer
movieRage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
1993
Associate Producer
movieHonor and Glory
1992
Producer
movieRage and Honor
1992
Associate Producer
Writing2
Costume & Make-Up1
movieBlack Creek
2024
Costume Design